Wilder Research: Studies and Reports

Our most recent studies are listed first. You can also browse by topic or use our search tools to find a particular study by title or author. Many studies include a variety of publications, including summaries, snapshots and briefs.​

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The Plus program provides a mix of supports to youth and young adults who are involved in county services such as juvenile probation, truancy intervention, and foster care, or who are pregnant or parenting. The program aims to boost attendance, increase high school graduation, and help secure job placements. Plus is available in 11 schools in Hennepin County.Topic:
Education
Most recent report: May 2018

The 360 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Regional Center works to expose people to and increase enthusiasm for STEM-related careers. The evaluation looked at the impact of a technology and manufacturing summer camp for youth, tours of manufacturing facilities across Minnesota, and other program activities.Topic:
Education
Most recent report: April 2018

The Neighborhood Health Connection program is an Allina Health initiative to increase social connections and healthy behaviors across the state. The evaluation looked at the impact of the program on grantees and participants.Topic:
Health
Most recent report: April 2018

Achievement Plus is a partnership between the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation and the Saint Paul Public Schools to improve the academic achievement of low-income children in Saint Paul urban schools. Topic:
Education
Most recent report: March 2018

The Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota provided funding to organizations through the Health Equity in Prevention initiative to advance health equity through policy, systems, and environmental changes. Wilder Research conducted a review of tools than can assess organizational capacity to advance health equity. Evaluation work included conducting ripple effect mapping discussions with HEiP-funded organizations to understand project impacts. Reports also highlight policy work and lessons learned.Topic:
Health
Most recent report: March 2018

DOCCR staff determined a need to collect information from programs that serve justice-involved youth with mental health needs. Reports look at how DOCCR programs can better capture information about the mental health needs of their clients in a manner that is culturally aware and present gender-specific outcomes.Topic:
Criminal Justice
Most recent report: March 2018

The Sundance Family Foundation partnered with Wilder Research to engage a cohort of youth social entrepreneurship programs in evaluation capacity building and a research study. The evaluation documents the impact of the programs on youth work readiness and social-emotional skills.Topic:
Youth and Family
Most recent report: March 2018

Women's Recovery Services is an initiative of the Minnesota Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Grantees across Minnesota provide treatment support and recovery services for pregnant and parenting women who have substance use disorders and their families. The evaluation of the initiative, now in its second round of grantees, includes process and outcome evaluations and a cost-benefit analysis.Topic:
Substance Abuse Prevention
Most recent report: March 2018